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New app Photomath simplifies math work. Some reviews are criticizing the app for stunting leaning growth. Mileena Gomez said, “I love this app, it really helps a lot when doing equations, but I feel like it lacks something… I feel rather insecure about the answers sometimes because the steps [given] don’t add up to how to do a problem.”

Revolutionary math app limited by glitches and technicalities

Jake Simick, Social Media Reporter December 2, 2014

Photomath is an innovative new app but one riddled with flaws. The makers claim glitches are being worked out, but many users have already given up. If the app were to work the way it was supposed to,...

Photo by Tiffany Horwath. Many people enjoy the thought of sitting down with a good book and a hot cup of coffee. Daily Grind is relocating into the Valley Bookseller. Owner of Valley Bookseller, Molly Rice, has given Daily Grind the back third of the store.

Valley Bookseller, Daily Grind: make perfect duo

Megan Aller, Visual Arts Managing Editor November 17, 2014

  Moving from the south end to the north end of Downtown Stillwater, The Daily Grind makes its’ first move to the back of Valley Bookseller. The Daily Grind has been around since 1992 in the...

Apple has recently introduced the iPhone 6, displayed above, and the iPhone6+, following the route of bigger screen with their competitors. The iPhone 6 has a 4.7 inch screen and the iPhone 6+ has a 5.5 inch screen.

Apple introduces its latest gems

Justin Hannasch, Team Lead Editor October 17, 2014

On Sept. 19, the world watched and heard in awe as Apple introduced its newest additions to the Apple Collection. The first is the iPhone , with a 4.7- inch screen, and many new features. The second, and...

Not only is it a health tool, but the new Fitbit Flex is fashion forward. The band tracks daily steps, weight loss, food intake and sleep patterns.

Fitbit, new fitness craze

Megan Aller, Visual Arts Managing Editor October 17, 2014

Fit bits are small slim bands that go around your wrist, they track how many steps you have taken during the day, weight loss, how much sleep you got the night before and tracking your food intake. There...

NASA develops new space suit design

Natalie Gjermo May 22, 2014

NASA has developed three new space suit designs to replace the current one which is starting to become outdated. The three new designs are named “Biomimicry,” “Technology” and “Trends in Society.”...

Facebook buys gaming headset for $2 billion

Nick Wanovich May 21, 2014

On March 25, Facebook announced it would buy Oculus VR. Oculus VR is a company that makes virtual reality headsets for gamers. Facebook has plans to use this technology for communications and other forms...

Students see new possibilities with wifi telescopes

Judd Zaspel May 20, 2014

Brand new and first of its kind telescope marketed for anyone who wants to learn about astronomy. The Celestron Cosmos 90 GT uses a Wi-Fi connection with a smartphone to do all of the work for the user....

Adaptation of wireless electricity shocks scientific community

Brooke Thingvold May 18, 2014

That signature beeping noise that tells you that your device needs to be charged have become part of our daily lives in the 21st century. This noise has also created the need for change. A Massachusetts...

Chocolate Chip Cookie Milk Glass introduced

Olivia Flicker May 12, 2014

Forget about dunking the cookie in milk. Now the milk can be inside the cookie. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Milk Glasses is a wonderful innovation allowing the enjoyment of milk from a cookie that is shaped...

Solar gardens introduced to Woodbury

Abe Masters May 12, 2014

Able Energy Company with the assistance of Excel Energy proposed the building of a solar garden in Washington County.  The current location for the proposed garden was either Woodbury or Lake Elmo and...

Ladies Night Out returns to Main Street

Ladies Night Out returns to Main Street

Sofie Wicklund May 6, 2014

On May 1, Stillwater will be hosting Ladies Night Out, May Day on Main. From 5 to 8:30 p.m. women will be given discounts on clothing at boutiques and shops on Main Street in downtown Stillwater, as well...

Peeps Doughnuts released for Easter

Peeps Doughnuts released for Easter

Clara Ilkka May 5, 2014

Walking into a convenience store, there are several types of doughnuts one expects to see. Among them are the typical glazed, powdered and jelly filled. But this spring, Dunkin Donuts has decided to mix...

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